J. Lennon named Global Lupus Ambassador
4/21/2011
Julian Lennon, son of ex-Beatle John Lennon, has been named Global Ambassador by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA).
A Global Ambassador is to
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First new treatment in more than 50 years
3/21/2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Benlysta (belimumab) to treat patients with active, autoantibody-positive lupus (systemic lupus
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LFA on youtube
3/21/2011
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) has announced the posting of a series of interviews with lupologists (mainly American) on the state of the art
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Consensus on flare definition in lupus
1/5/2011
An international concensus has been reached for a definition of lupus flare:
‘‘A flare is a measurable increase in disease activity in one or more
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Award for Prof Isenberg
11/21/2010
Congratulations to our medical advisor Prof Isenberg
In recognition of a lifetime of achievement in lupus research, the Lupus Foundation of America
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Lupus Drug Benlysta Gets Thumbs Up From FDA Advisory Panel
11/21/2010
For the first time in more than 50 years we might have a drug specially designed to treat lupus approved by the regulatory bodies.
A FDA Arthritis
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EU Presidency focuses on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
10/22/2010
Improving the management and prevention of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases was the agreed result from two day’s conference at the EU
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Online survey "Living with Lupus"
4/28/2010
Announcement : Survey II Living with Lupus: Career / Work Situation
Lupus has a life changing experience with the most highly significant affect on
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LUPUS EUROPE abstract at EULAR 2010
4/16/2010
LUPUS EUROPE is happy to announce that our abstract “IMPACT OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS ON PATIENTS’ EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND
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Epratuzumab receives U.S. patent
1/20/2010
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Julian Lennon: Funds on Research
12/7/2009
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HGS and GSK: New lupus drug Benlysta meets primary endpoint
11/2/2009
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Plc said on November 2, 2009, that Benlysta, or belimumab, met its primary endpoint in the second of
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Genetic Link to Lupus
10/19/2009
More Than a Dozen Different Genes May Play a Role in Causing Lupus
At least a dozen or more genes may help explain what causes lupus, according to
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